In their first-ever two-plus-two talks, Japan and Britain agreed Wednesday to enhance security cooperation, including the possible joint development of missile technology and an exercise to evacuate nationals from an overseas contingency.
The Japanese and British foreign affairs and defense ministers underscored readiness to enable the Self-Defense Forces and the British military to share supplies and transportation when deployed on U.N. peacekeeping operations.
Japan has already signed an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, or ACSA, with the United States and Australia.